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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.30, 4,324.86 and 2,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.30, 4,324.86 and 2,061.07 is: 3,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.30 : 4,324.86 = 2,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.30/4,324.86 = 2,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.30x = 4,324.86 × 2,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.30x = 8,913,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,850.01/2,885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.40

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